Variations:

* For lower-sugar hot cocoa, use sugar-free cocoa powder, replace the fat-free chocolate milk and sugar with an equal amount of no added sugar, fat-free chocolate milk and sugar substitute.

* For dairy-free hot cocoa, use dairy-free cocoa powder, replace the chocolate milk with an equal amount of chocolate soy, rice or almond milk, and omit the whipped cream, or use a non-dairy whipped topping such as Cashew Cream (see recipe link below).